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Manipura translates from Sanskrit as the "City of Jewels" (Mani - gem, Pura
or Puri - city). Manipura is often associated with the colors yellow,[2] blue in
classical tantra,[3] and red in the Nath tradition.
Manipura is the home of the coeliac plexus, which innervates most of the
digestive system. In chakra-based medicine, practitioners work this area to
promote healthier digestion, elimination, pancreas-kidney and Adrenal
function. Weak Agni (fire) in the coeliac plexus leads to incompletely digested
food, thoughts and emotions, and is a source of ama (toxicity).